Residential Plan Design / Architect

At Brandon Homes, we are redefining the home-building experience by making luxury attainable and crafting homes that inspire. Our fast-paced and ever-evolving environment requires forward-thinking, motivated individuals who thrive in creating solutions and delivering exceptional results. About the Role Brandon Homes is a custom, on-your-lot home builder. We're seeking a Residential Plan Designer or licensed Architect to develop, refine, and maintain our plan library and produce construction-ready documents that flow cleanly into our estimating, purchasing, and field operations. Key Responsibilities Design and draft custom and semi-custom residential plans Modify existing plans to accommodate client customizations, lot constraints, and budget targets Coordinate plans with civil/site conditions for on-your-lot builds, including grading, setbacks, and utility connections Ensure designs meet Ohio Residential Building Code, local jurisdiction requirements, and energy code Generate accurate material and dimensional information that supports blueprint takeoffs and estimating Collaborate with sales, estimating, and purchasing to ensure plans are buildable at target cost and margin Support the sales team by answering plan-related questions and attending client meetings as needed Collaborate with the field to produce construction details and resolve field questions during the build Maintain plan documentation standards and version control across the plan library Incorporate selections and allowances accurately into plan-driven specifications Required Qualifications 3+ years designing single-family residential plans, ideally in a production or semi-custom builder environment Proficiency in residential CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, or SoftPlan) Working knowledge of the Ohio Residential Code and standard wood-frame construction methods Ability to read and resolve conflicts between architectural, structural, and civil documents Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and constructability Preferred Qualifications, but Not Required Licensed Architect (Ohio) or NCARB path — not required for designer track Experience with on-your-lot / scattered-lot custom building Familiarity with construction estimating workflows and material takeoffs Experience integrating plans with construction management software (e.g., Buildertrend) #J-18808-Ljbffr